Hangar 9 P-51D 1.50 ARF Assembly Manual page 38

Section 12: Final Assembly
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.Step 5
Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.by.installing.the.backplate.
then.the.center.block.(for.the.scale.propeller)..Secure.the.
block.using.the.engine.hardware..Place.the.spinner.into.
position.and.slide.the.blades.through.the.spinner.cone.
and.into.the.block..Secure.the.spinner.to.the.backplate.
using.six.#4.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screws.
Note:.The.scale.propeller.is.shown.in.the.
photo..Do.not.attempt.to.fly.the.aircraft.with.
this.propeller.as.it.is.for.display.only.
Note:.Check.to.make.sure.the.spinner.does.
not.rub.against.the.front.of.the.fuselage..If.so,.
loosen.the.engine.mounting.bolts,.slide.the.
engine.forward.until.the.spinner.can.turn.freely,.
then.re-tighten.the.engine.mounting.bolts.
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.Step 6
Cut.out.the.instrument.panel.decal.and.apply.
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.Step 7
Install.the.cockpit.accessories.(including.a.pilot.if.you.so.
choose).using.medium.CA.or.Shoo.Goo.
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.Step 8
Glue.the.canopy.to.the.fuselage.using.RC560.canopy.glue..
Tape.the.canopy.in.place.with.masking.tape.and.allow.the.
glue.to.cure.overnight.